The art of poetry on a new plan, illustrated with a great variety of examples [compiled by J. Newbery, revised by O. Goldsmith]. |
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... which will give the reader a juft idea of the tender and plaintive character of this
kind of poem . To the memory of an unfortunate Lady . What beck'ning ghost
along the moonlight shade Invites my ftep , and points to yonder glade ? ' Tis she
!
... which will give the reader a juft idea of the tender and plaintive character of this
kind of poem . To the memory of an unfortunate Lady . What beck'ning ghost
along the moonlight shade Invites my ftep , and points to yonder glade ? ' Tis she
!
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My right eye itches ; may it lucky prove , Perhaps I foon shall see the nymph I love
; 60 Beneath yon pine I'll fing distinct and clear , Perhaps the fair my tender notes
may hear ; Perhaps may pity my melodious moan ; She is not metamorphos'd ...
My right eye itches ; may it lucky prove , Perhaps I foon shall see the nymph I love
; 60 Beneath yon pine I'll fing distinct and clear , Perhaps the fair my tender notes
may hear ; Perhaps may pity my melodious moan ; She is not metamorphos'd ...
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As some fond virgin , whom her mother's care Drags from the town to wholesome
country air ; Just when she learns to roll a melting eye , And hear a spark , yet
think no danger nigh ; From the dear man unwilling she must sever , Yet takes
one ...
As some fond virgin , whom her mother's care Drags from the town to wholesome
country air ; Just when she learns to roll a melting eye , And hear a spark , yet
think no danger nigh ; From the dear man unwilling she must sever , Yet takes
one ...
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She looks , methinks , “ Of old ACAS'ro's line ; and to my mind “ Recalls that
patron of my happy life , • From whom my liberal fortune took its rise ; « Now to
the duit gone down ; his houses , land , « And once fair - spreading family , diffolv'
d .
She looks , methinks , “ Of old ACAS'ro's line ; and to my mind “ Recalls that
patron of my happy life , • From whom my liberal fortune took its rise ; « Now to
the duit gone down ; his houses , land , « And once fair - spreading family , diffolv'
d .
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New stratagems and doubling wiles she tries , Now circling turns , and now at
large she flies ; Till spent at last , he pants and heaves for breath , Then lays her
down , and waits devouring death . We cannot part from Mr. Gay without taking ...
New stratagems and doubling wiles she tries , Now circling turns , and now at
large she flies ; Till spent at last , he pants and heaves for breath , Then lays her
down , and waits devouring death . We cannot part from Mr. Gay without taking ...
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